I shall never forget the deep, penetrating glance that he fixed upon me. It was an inquiry that went to my soul. I could not have answered him falsely.
Calmly, quietly, and without exaggeration, I told him all the circumstances of her death.
"Murder!" he exclaimed, "murder, foul and most unnatural!"
I saw him wipe the tears from his hollow eyes, and that sunken chest heaved with vivid emotion.
Mr. Peterkin came in, and was much surprised to find young master so excited.
"What is the matter, my boy?"
"The same old trouble, father, these unfortunate negroes."
"Hang 'em; let them go to the d—l, at once. They are not worth all this consarn on your part."
"Father, they possess immortal souls, and are a part of Christ's purchase."